Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Meet over 200 living species in our 100,000 gallon aquarium network. See native reptiles, fishes, and amphibians! Explore an entire wall of fossil specimens, Zygorhiza, Mosasaurus, and a giant Sloth. Check out deer, waterfowl, and Mississippi's endangered species exhibits. The Preschool Discovery Room features colorful murals and an iconic, giant treehouse with a slide. Plus, two miles of outdoor walking trails that wind through natural habitats. The museum was named the "2014 Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year" by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Chuck Buck
16 contributions
May 2022
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science – This was a nice museum and fairly inexpensive. It was a little smaller than I expected. The aquarium portion was probably the best part. We were a little disappointed in the staff, having left two voicemail requests for a return call that never happened.
Written May 9, 2022
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EaglesFan27
Reading, PA697 contributions
Oct 2022
The museum isn't large but still a lot to see. We really enjoyed the space exhibits, and they had a cool aquarium section. The park that is connected to the museum was fun to walk around as well.
Written October 12, 2022
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KristieYoung1
Laurel, MS78 contributions
May 2024 • Family
First time visiting and will definitely go again. Educational and just plain interesting. Found a fossil on display of a fossil I've found in a creek. Aquariums with fish and some with snakes. Tanks with alligators and logger heads.
Written June 11, 2024
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Luv2cnewplaces
Jackson, MS32 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
I visited the museum with my son and grandson (almost 2). The collection is housed in a beautiful building with glass covering almost all of one side. It's on a lovely property with lots of walking trails. The staff was courteous, pleasant and helpful. We went on a Monday and had almost the entire building to ourselves. My grandson was most interested in the huge fish tanks and the preschool area. It's reasonably priced as well. What's not to like? I'd like to go back again when I can take the time to look at all the exhibits.
Written February 18, 2015
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Stormie T
Linden, NJ2 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
It's a nice place to stop and look around. Some really unique animals and exhibits. My 3 and 6 year old loved it. My husband and I found it very informative. I would recommend you stop by and walk around. The out door trails and really nice too.
Written March 26, 2015
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Melissa A
Winnsboro, LA5 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We went to Jackson for a wedding and had a few hours of down time. We hear this museum was celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. As a kindergarten teacher and mommy, I loved that! They had amazing activities and were very organized and friendly. We even got to take a family picture with The Cat in the Hat. My litte girl left her artwork there and started crying on the way home when she realized it. I called the museum and a sweet lady named Cynthia took time to go find her painting and mail it to us!! Great Place with Great People!!
Written March 5, 2015
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lmg033
West Monroe, LA29 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
We went here towards the end of the day thinking a few hours would be enough time until we started walking the trails. There are some good views of the pearl river if you're willing to take the longer trail.
Written May 26, 2012
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TrailBlazer11098
Vicksburg, MS8 contributions
Finally! An indoor animal exhibit! It a mini-aquarium! Mostly containing freshwater fish, snakes, birds (stuffed), and other animals. The live alligator and snapping turtle exhibit are interesting too. Children of all ages will like this museum. There is also a large state-of-the-art playground for all age groups that the kids love! Picnic areas available as well.
Written February 17, 2005
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joan_fossum
Anacortes, WA6 contributions
Jan 2018
We drove to the Museum today - hoping to tour the exhibits and also take our small dog, who is traveling around the United States with us, for a short walk around the grounds. The security guard told us we could not have our dog on the grounds. When we offered to put our dog back in the car, so we could tour the Museum, we were told we could not even do that and were forced to leave. This was our only stop in Mississippi and I afraid we left with a very negative impression.
Written January 22, 2018
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Thank you for your review. I'm so sorry that you had a negative experience. I've spoken with the museum Director. He is looking into what happened and will speak with our security guards. This is not how we usually treat our visitors. We hope that you will give us another chance the next time you're in Mississippi.
Written March 7, 2018
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yelir49
Tylertown, MS128 contributions
A great place to take the grands for a couple o hours of fun. The aquariums and snake enclosures are their favorites. They even have a live two headed snake. All the exhibits are about right for young children. (7 and 5).
Written May 11, 2015
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Monday 8AM–5PM
Tuesday 8AM–5PM
Wednesday 8AM–5PM
Thursday 8AM–5PM
Friday 8AM–5PM
Saturday 9AM–5PM
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Written July 21, 2019
Thanks for your interest in the museum.
Admission prices are:
Adults - $6
Youth Ages 3-18 - $4
Senior Citizens 60 and Over - $5
Children Under 3 - FREE
Written October 8, 2018
Hello. Does anyone knows if the museum is growing in collections and exhibits?
Written February 6, 2018
Thanks for the question :) You can check out info about the museum's collections, exhibits, and upcoming temporary exhibits on our website. We have two special exhibits scheduled in 2018.
Written February 9, 2018
southern⚜️droll
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Hi, I'm looking for a book that a friend has from the "Jackson, Mississippi Visitors Center" it's called MISSISSIPPI PROJECTILE POINT GUIDE by Samuel O. McGabey. In the bottom right hand corner it says 'Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson, Mississippi." Can you tell me if you have it in stock, and could one be mailed to me? Thanks, Caroline
Written September 26, 2017
Hi, Were you able to find the book? We are the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. You can reach the MDAH at (601) 576-6850 :)
Written February 9, 2018
How long should. We plan to spend here?
Written March 17, 2017
Two hours is a good tour time, but you could spend all day as well :)
Written March 22, 2017
If I have a membership to the children's museum do I also have to pay to get in the natural science museum?
Written March 15, 2017
Hi - yes, you do. The two museums are separate entities. We hope you'll visit soon :)
Written March 22, 2017
Yes, the museum is handicap accessible. Cost is: Adults - $6; Youth Ages 3-18 - $4; Senior Citizens 60 and Over - $5; Children Under 3 - FREE
Written February 24, 2017
Yes, the museum is handicap accessible. Cost is: Adults - $6; Youth Ages 3-18 - $4; Senior Citizens 60 and Over - $5; Children Under 3 - FREE
Written February 24, 2017
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